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Human Rights Summit Encourages Conversations about Social Issues

The tenth annual event was hosted by Lutheran Social Services

November 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota Human Rights Coalition brought people together from across the state to talk about North Dakota’s handling of basic liberties. The tenth annual Human Rights Summit focused on discussions about missing and murdered indigenous women, as well as LGBT acceptance in the state. One of the summit’s organizers says the event has encouraged several people to…

Library Celebrates National Model Railroad Month with Red River Modules

Red River Modules have the model railway inside the library for the weekend

November 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Kids got an up–close look at a large–scale model railroad inside Fargo Public Library. As part of National Model Railroad Month, the Red River Modules Model Railroad Club put its trains on display for kids to enjoy. Seeing the kids get excited about the trains going up and down the rails gives the club’s president hope about the…

Red Sand Project Raises Awareness for Human Trafficking

The group invited people to fill cracks in the sidewalk with red sand

November 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — If you walk downtown, you’ll notice something different in the cracks of the sidewalks. NDSU started a local chapter of the Red Sand Project, which is a national organization raising awareness for human trafficking. They invited people walking along Broadway to fill the cracks of the sidewalks with red sand. Human trafficking affects more than 40 million people worldwide,…

Fargo Public Works Reminds Drivers of Seasonal Parking Restrictions

The restrictions run from Nov. 1 to April 15

November 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With the snow comes more parking restrictions, and the Fargo Public Works Department wants to remind the public to follow all signage. Parking restrictions started on Nov. 1 and go until April 15. “At the end of the day it’s about safe driving conditions. It’s not about trying to be spiteful. There’s a reason behind all of them,” Lee…

Twelve National Guard Soldiers Return Home to Fargo

They spent over a year deployed in Washington DC

November 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For the last year and a half, Sgt. Tyler Nagel has been away from his family, serving his nation while protecting the airspace over Washington DC. He’s seen his family a couple of times since he began his assignment. His father is proud to see his son stand up for the red, white, and blue. “I think it’s…

Olive Street, an Accessories Store, Holds Grand Opening in West Fargo

The whole store is 15 percent off for the celebration

November 16, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Olive Street, a store that sells accessories like jewelry, shoes, and handbags, held a grand opening celebration. The whole store is 15 percent off on Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17. The first 25 customers of the day also get to pop a balloon to get more discounts. “We always say you already have a…

Jefferson Elementary Third Graders Learn about Recycling

The students got to take home a complimentary cloth bag to use instead of plastic bags

November 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Third graders at Jefferson Elementary are learning how to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The three third grade classes learned what products are recyclable, and how recycling benefits the environment. Students also heard about programs offered by the City of Fargo where they can take all their unwanted cans, bottles, and papers. The city’s recycling coordinator says encouraging kids…

Kennedy Elementary Staff Receive Medical Attention Following Two Lockdowns

November 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – Kennedy Elementary staff members received medical attention after the school was put into lockdown twice Friday morning to address what the school district calls “situations in the school.” A letter sent to parents from Principal Karrie Rage says “We consider student and staff safety a priority, therefore decided to have a lockdown to address these student issues…

Devils Lake Officer Will Not Be Charged In Officer-Involved Shooting

Detective Brandon Potts killed 26-year-old Daniel Fuller on July 5 after officers responded to a call about a suspicious person.

November 16, 2018

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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota prosecutors say they will not charge a Devils Lake police officer who shot and killed a man earlier this summer. Detective Brandon Potts killed 26-year-old Daniel Fuller on July 5 after officers responded to a call about a suspicious person. Investigators say Fuller died after Potts’ gun went off during a struggle. Ramsey…

West Fargo Named 10th Best Small City to Live in America

November 16, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo is named the 10th best small city to live in America by WalletHub. The website compared more than 1,200 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 40 indicators. West Fargo’s low cost of living, crime and unemployment rates and a high average of median income and education helped the city get the honor….